America Canada "Lake Ontario – then, now and always” Prime Minister Carney posted, saying the name comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, pre-dating the foundation of both Canada and the USA, who proposed Lake America as a new name following Canada's retaliatory tariffs
Asia India The nation's ambition is to grow its electronics sector to a staggering $500 billion by the end of the decade, PM Modi said at a chip conference on the outskirts of New Delhi
Asia Indonesia Work on the construction of the world's first museum dedicated to MotoGP, located in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone, Central Lombok district, is almost complete - news comes from the Injourney Tourism Development Corporation
Asia East Timor The final event of Pope Francis Apostolic Journey to Timor-Leste saw the Pope speaking to around 3.000 young people in Dili about the importance of the values of freedom, commitment, and fraternity; 95% of Timorese are Catholic
America Haiti The social media challenge launched by Ouanaminthe Women's Association offers women a platform to denounce men who impregnated them but didn't take responsibility for the care and upbringing of the children
Oceania Palau All schools will be closed on 12 September due to a monsoon wave that will bring heavy rain and strong winds upon decision of the National Emergency Management Office
Europe Finland Millions of euros have been invested to increase the reimbursements to private medical practices by Social Security Institute raising them from 8 to €30 in an attempt to encourage the use of private services and reduce waiting times in the public sector
Europe Hungary Krisztián Sárneczky, a researcher at the HUN-REN Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, elected in August as a new honorary member of the International Astronomical Union, discovered new minor planets close to Earth
Africa Zimbabwe In 2023, over 4.500 female students dropped out of school after becoming pregnant, of whom at least 150 attended primary school, said the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
Oceania Fiji The iTaukei Trust Fund Board introduced the SOLESOLEVAKI Framework to help iTaukei communities generate income and contribute to the economy; despite the vast resources owned, their contribution to Fiji's Gross Domestic Product remains minimal
Asia Kazakhstan A Qatari investor intends to attract almost USD 50 million to build a new airport complex at Atyrau International Airport named after Khiuaz Dospanova, soviet aviator and soldier of Kazakh origin
Europe Ireland Many children with the most severe needs are losing ground due to the redistribution of special education teachers to teach in mainstream classes, Department of Education inspectors found
Africa Angola Fifty-two goat farmers in the municipality of Curoca completed a training programme on good animal health practices to improve livestock care, covering topics such as management practices, preventative care, nutrition, hygiene and reproduction
Africa Namibia The general secretary of the South West Africa People's Organisation said the party will launch its election manifesto in September, specifically it would be scheduled for 14